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Idaho
4.9 mi
Distance
388 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Upper Hawkens Loop
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Upper Hawkens Loop is a scenic 4.88-mile loop trail offering accessible hiking with moderate elevation gain through Idaho's diverse terrain. This well-maintained route provides excellent views and a rewarding outdoor experience suitable for hikers of various skill levels seeking a half-day adventure.
Hawkens Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through Idaho forest with steady elevation gain.
East Hawkins
~2 min drive
Moderately steep 3.86-mile foothill hike with 1,068 ft elevation gain.
North Potter
~3 min drive
Steep 1.2-mile foothill climb with 387 ft gain near North Potter.
South Hawkens Loop
~2 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile loop with 255 ft gain near South Hawkens.
Upper Cottrel Springs
~3 min drive
Easy 4.25-mile spring-fed trail with minimal elevation gain.
Cottrel Springs
~3 min drive
Easy 2.15-mile walk to Cottrel Springs with minimal elevation gain.
Rattlesnake
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile hike with 900 ft gain near Rattlesnake, Idaho.
North Wright Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested Idaho backcountry with steady elevation gain.
Big Creek
~12 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile creek-side walk with 257 ft elevation gain.
Lower Potter
~4 min drive
Short foothills hike with steady elevation gain near Lower Potter.
